By now, there are over 680 registered paediatric specialists in Hong Kong who are working in both the public and private sectors. Press here to check The Medical Council of Hong Kong - List of Registered Medical Practitioners
Universal Health Service
Department of Health Family Health Service An integrated child health and development programme is implemented in Maternal & Child Health Centres (MCHCs) to promote the holistic (physical, cognitive, emotional and social) health and well-being of children. The core components of the integrated programme are parenting, immunisation, as well as health and developmental surveillance.
Other Non-Profit Organisations that Support Young Patients
Playright The hospital play service provided by Playright can help children become acquainted with the medical processes and setting, as well as understand how things work and the emotional reactions they encounter following the illness. Range of services includes Caritas Medical Centre (CMC), Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH), Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital(PYNEH), Tseung Kwan O Hospital(TKO) and Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH).
The Little Life Warrior Society The Little Life Warrior Society (LLWS) is a childhood cancer mutual-support organisation aiming to improve the services for and welfare of children cancer patients, young patients having undergone bone marrow transplants and suffering from severe blood diseases.
Theodora Foundation Clown Doctors Clown doctors provide entertainment through humour and positively support and encourage children through performances and activities held in hospitals. Furthermore, the Foundation collaborates with the faculty of medicine to organise training courses for clown doctors with the goal of raising their professional level and specialisation. The range of services includes Tuen Mun Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital and The Duchess of Kent Children Hospital.
Hong Kong Red Cross Hospital Schools Hong Kong Red Cross Hospital Schools now operates in 26 school units within 19 hospitals in Hong Kong, and teaching services are provided for hospitalised children. The range of services includes Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Caritas Medical Centre, The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay, Kwong Wah Hospital, North District Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Tuen Mun Hospital, United Christian Hospital, Yan Chai Hospital, Castle Peak Hospital, Kwai Chung Hospital, Tsan Yuk Hospital and Yaumatei Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Individual Illness Support Services
Rare Disease Hong Kong The first patient group in Hong Kong comprised cross-rare disease patients and their families with the support of experts and academics in the field. Objectives of RDHK are to lead and enhance related policies and services, raise public awareness on rare diseases, and strengthen the community’s support for patients with rare disease, in order to ensure their fundamental rights, such as healthcare, social support, education, and daily needs.
Little People of Hong Kong They strive to help patients with rare bone disease live an independent and fulfilling life by overcoming challenges, establishing a support group, and providing useful and timely medical information to patient families.
Youth Diabetes Action They are dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with diabetes and their families in Hong Kong.
Children’s Heart Foundation They aim to provide financial and psychological support to families with children suffering from congenital heart disease.
Epilepsy Foundation of Hong Kong They are dedicated to enhancing public awareness and understanding of epilepsy, educating persons with epilepsy and their family members about the illness, and promoting related research and training. Also, they strive to create an inclusive and caring society.
Hong Kong Angelman Syndrome Foundation They provide or assist to provide care, cure, and support to individuals and their families living with Angelman Syndrome (former name: Happy puppet syndrome). Also, they provide a platform to facilitate the self-development of Angelman and assist their families to overcome difficulties in life through experience sharing.
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